Monday, November 7, 2011

And Baby Makes Three


Yes, you read right. Timinda is going to have a baby!
July 15th 2012 is our due date.
We're not quite what to think just yet. It happened fast for us. And although we are thrilled for this blessing, we didn't think it would happen so soon. (As in within a month of being married!)

I took a pregnancy test early this morning.  I had a few dollar store tests and thought, what the heck... I'm sure it will be negative but what if two lines DID show up?
Timothy was fast asleep (and snoring logs) and I waited for the control line to show up in the window.  Bright pink line #1.  And within seconds bright pink line #2.  I was in shock.  I read the box again.  2 pink lines = positive pregnancy.
I screamed.  Out loud.  I shook Timothy until he woke up.

Baby, we're going to have a baby!  I'm PREGNANT! 
He stopped snoring but was still slumbering.

That's nice, babe.  I'm sleeping.

I shook him some more and kindly requested, Sit up, babe!  I don't think you heard me.  I took a pregnancy test and I AM PREGNANT!!

OK, awesome.  And then back to snoring. 

Not exactly how I envisioned the whole reveal going.  But what did I expect?  It was the middle of the night, and Timothy was fast asleep.  Did I think he was going to jump out of bed all bright eyed, swing me around and jump up and down?  (OK, maybe I did envision that.  A little. :) )

I was wide awake and my adrenaline was pumping.  Pregnant?  I'm going to be a mama?  Timothy and I are going to be parents?  Tears streamed down my face and I held tight to the love of my life.

I drifted off to sleep.

I heard Timothy up in the morning.  I said, Hey do you remember what I told you in the middle of the night?  He said that he remembered something about me being pregnant.  I showed him the white plastic test with the two pink lines.  Timothy laughed and said he'd believe it when I took a non dollar store test.  They've got to be more reliable! :)

I kissed my baby daddy (oh, how I've always wanted to be able to say that) and I headed to an all day work event a few hours from home.  I couldn't concentrate much at all.  I was still trying to grasp my news and the wheels in my mind kept churning with all that is left to be done before baby gets here.  So much for just enjoying the moment.  I've already jumped ahead 9 months and wondering how all of the logistics will work out.

After work I headed to Target to buy a real pregnancy test.  I bought three real tests for good measure and to appease my Sweet T.  I took care of business in the ladies room and watched as two lines appeared on all.  three.  tests.  I felt a little more reassured now that there were 4 tests to back up the validity of me being prego.

I called Timothy and shared the results x 3.  Poor guy.  I don't think he was prepared for all of this.  I mean, of course we knew how it happened but doctors had told us that we would most likely certainly have a lot  of trouble getting pregnant unassisted.  Funny how we make plans and God just laughs.  Moving into a bigger place, having a bigger nest egg, having a year of marriage under our belt... well some of that will have to be on hold.

I called my older sister and broke the news to her.  She was elated.  I made her take a vow of secrecy.  And I knew that she would.  She is a good secret keeper.

Minutes later my mom called.  First thing out of her mouth?  So, are you pregnant?  I told her it was a possibility and that I'd know this week.  That woman has some memory.  I couldn't not tell my mama.  She too was overjoyed.

We'll wait until after our first ultrasound / doctor's appointment to make the big reveal to our friends and family.  Well... maybe a few of our close friends and family will just have to know before then. :)

First doctor's appointment for me and Baby B. is December 2nd.

And this, is just the beginning.  Stay tuned for more Baby B. news!  WOOOOOOOT!!!!

Monday, October 31, 2011

Halloween 2011


Timothy and I tapped into our inner child and went Trick-or-Treating with a bunch of costumed candy filled children.   


The tweens and some of the little girls were nerds.  They were just perfect.  Adorably nerdy.


Our cousins Carly (Balto the wolf) and Lauren (the fashionable mummy) and nerds Alex and Bailey



Blakey the zoo keeper (and we couldn't find his hat).

The cupcakes that Timinda made


Sweet T. and I took the tweens Trick-or-Treating.  We were a nervous wreck keeping up with 5 energentic girls.  I guess we're still cool enough since we're not parents yet to be seen with them.

Happy Halloween from Timinda!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Bride and Groom Treats


One of my super thoughtful donors gave Timothy and I these sweet treats.  Bride and groom candy apples. 
They were yummy (and sinfully sweet).

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Honeymoon Day Five ~ Belize City, Belize

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Snorkeling and relaxing on the beach was on today's agenda.  Our ship docked in Belize City, Belize.  We decided to check out the excursions on the dock and chose to go on a snorkel and beach tour.



The weather was a bit balmy but not too hot or cold.  The snorkel boat company had plenty of water for us.  It was our first time drinking H20 from a bag ... they might just be on to something!


It was Timothy's first time snorkeling.  He did great!


It was fun for me to watch Timothy experience fish and coral up close and personal for the first time.



We chilled on the beach for awhile.  I got a *little* sunburned but nothing a little aloe spray couldn't take care of.




We used one of our "good faith" (ie credit for customer service issues!) coupon to eat on board one of NCL's specialty restaurants.  We both agreed on Teppanyaki.  The Teppan Chef cooked everything Gluten Free for me.  I could used to this!

Fruit sushi... with the yummiest secret sauce.


Timothy tried edamame beans for the first time and liked them too!




Another night of the sounds of Bernie Martini in Champagne Charlie's.  Elton John and Scrabble games?  Pretty sweet.



Susan and I volunteered to do a little audience participation dance to win a free cd.  Dorks!!!



We called it an early night and headed back to our closet cabin just passed 11pm.  (Don't you love my new jelly watch?  It was an awesome birthday present from our friends The Kaufmans.  They know me too well!)

Tomorrow is Cozumel, Mexico.  Calling for rain.  But we won't let that stop us...

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Honeymoon Day Four ~ Roatan, Honduras

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We loved our day in Roatan, Honduras.  It’s a quaint and beautiful town.

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We found a local tour company and toured the island.


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Tim found a new friend


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And then we climbed to the top of a lighthouse for a great view


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We made a stop to check out a pirate ship. Ay there matey!

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And then drove through town.  I loved the bright colors of the homes and buildings.


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After dinner tonight we did the usual ~ headed to Champagne Charlies Lounge to hear Bernie Martini play while playing Scrabble.  A show in the Starlight Lounge, a dip in the jacuzzi and a bedtime snack. 


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Tomorrow is Belize City, Belize.  This trip is going by too fast!!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Honeymoon Day Three ~ Costa Maya, Mexico

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Our ship docked bright and early in Costa Maya, Mexico.  Although we had to actually set an alarm to wake up.  The benefit of having an inside cabin means absolutely no light sneaks in!
 
 
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We opted to do our excursions on our own.  To save money and have more freedom to do what we wanted.  I got to pick today's excursion ~ A field trip to Mayan Ruins.
 
 
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It was hot. Like Memphis, Tennessee or Atlanta, Georgia in July h-o-t.  We've been spoiled by the not so humid weather of the West Coast.  The tour bus had air conditioning, thank the good Lord.

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We traveled through town until we arrived at Chacchoben.  chak-CHO-ben means "the place of red corn," in Mayan.  It is found about 110 miles south of Tulum.
 
 
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We had a very knowledgeable (and funny) guide.  We learned quite a bit on our field trip. The first human settlements in the area of Chacchoben, have been dated as early as 1000 BC.   
 
 
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We climbed and climbed to get to where we could see more temples.
 
 
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We headed into Costa Maya in search of a real Coca Cola Classic (our ship has Pepsi - yuck) and a Nativity Scene.  My Nativity Scene collection is growing.  It will be cool to set them out in our condo this Christmas.
 
 
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I love that Timothy is growing out his goatee.  Although it will be short lived (he must be cleaned shaven when he starts work for Disney) it's still my favorite, "look."
 
 
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We made it back to the ship with plenty of time to take a nap, relax in the spa, and eat a late lunch.  Dinner started just as we started sail for Honduras.
We are loving the pace of this vacation.  A great Honeymoon!

PS.  Happy 1st Birthday to our nephew, Nicolas Kenneth!  LaLa and Uncle Bo LOVE you!